Deepavali or Diwali is celebrated on last day of Aswayuja month, which is a newmoon day (Amavasya). There are many events wrongly connected to this day in puranas and itihasas. One such event is return of Rama … Read more
Mathura Shahi Idgah Mosque was built by Aurangzeb in 1670 CE after destroying Keshavdeva Temple at original Sri Krishna Janmasthan. Lord Krishna was born in Mathura jail at midnight of 17-18 June 3229 BCE (gregorian calendar) on … Read more
Radha was a fictitious character attached to Krishna as his lover, during 13th century CE. Infact, there was no word Radha Krishna, until Jayadeva (1170 – 1245 CE) composed Gita Govindam in early 13th century. Bhagavata Purana … Read more
Rishi Kapila was born to Kardama Prajapati and his wife Devahuti (daughter of Manu). He is mentioned in many Puranas, Ramayana and multiple vedic hymns. There are multiple Kapila rishis over many generations. Narada Purana enumerates two … Read more
The last King of Kanva Dynasty (7th dynasty to rule Magadha Kingdom), Susarma was killed by his general and minister by name Sindhuka or Srimukha (an Andhra Brahmin) who ascended to the throne of Magadha in 833 … Read more
History of Magadha is recorded since 4159 BCE through Matsya Purana. Eventhough, Brihadradha established his dynasty rule from 3709 BCE with Girivrajapura as capital (present day Rajgir in Bihar), his ancestors names were available in puranas. Their … Read more